1974 Le Mans Vette

[Scale-Master]

The Vette is not a '74, it ran in the '74 Le Mans. An old Starter resin kit. The body was bad enough, but the decals were worse, as if white over dark blue would even cover. They did not fit and they cracked like, well an old Vette body... This one got shelved a couple years ago after I became so disappointed with the way it was going and a couple weeks ago I decided to try to save it on some level by freehand brush painting the white on top of the decals and hoping for a decent shelf model. All in all it came out pretty well considering. At least I can start another kit without any guilt. Like that ever stopped me...
The blue is Tamiya Deep Blue Metallic.

[tigeraid]

Considering what you had to work with that is stunning. Great work. That paint is REALLY 70s lol.

[jmwallac]

Nice save! This turned out great

Originally Posted by Scale-Master

...I decided to try to save it on some level by freehand brush painting the white on top of the decals and hoping for a decent shelf model.

Can you elaborate on this? Did you thin it down and apply it after clear coat? I have a few decal issues that could benefit from your tips.